They make fun of my body shape!

"My stomach and hips are bigger than the girls' in my school, but my breasts and bottom are 'too small.' I get made fun of, and it's bringing me down. Any suggestions to boost my confidence?" —Kristen, 15

Kristen, we all come in different shapes and sizes — ALL of us (even those jerks who are making fun of you!). Instead of joining them in your head and feeling badly about the way your body is built, embrace it and learn to dress your body to accentuate the parts you love best! No one can tell you your body isnt't right — if you believe it, you are buying the BS. The best way to boost your confidence is to focus on the whole package (not just the butt and boobs). You are a bright light in the world — focus on what kind of a friend you are, what kind of grades you make, and what you want to do and be in the world. Learn to own your body, no matter what shape and size, by not letting what someone else says define you. Because the truth is, there will always be someone telling us our bodies are "too small" or "too big," but in the end, we are judge and jury in our own body-image trial. Defend yourself when need be, stand up for the right to be perfectly IMPERFECT, and don't give your power away, girl! Case dismissed! :)